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Lt. Surge's Raichu [1st Edition] #11 (Pokemon Gym Challenge)
Lt. Surge's Raichu [1st Edition] #11 from Pokemon Gym Challenge is worth about $131.65 raw (Near Mint) and $2,225 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $79–$112 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $131.65 | $79 – $112 |
| Lightly Played | $105.32 | $63 – $90 |
| Moderately Played | $78.99 | $47 – $67 |
| Heavily Played | $52.66 | $32 – $45 |
| Damaged | $32.91 | $20 – $28 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $2,225 | $1,335 – $1,891 |
| PSA 9.5 | $503 | $302 – $428 |
| PSA 9 | $382 | $230 – $325 |
| PSA 8 | $238 | $142 – $202 |
| PSA 7 | $167 | $100 – $142 |
| BGS 10 | $2,893 | $1,736 – $2,459 |
| CGC 10 | $304 | $182 – $258 |
| SGC 10 | $1,335 | $801 – $1,135 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $79–$112 | $0 | $0 | $79–$112 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $131.65 | −$17.44 | −$0.00 | $114.21 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $125.07 | −$13.62 | −$0.00 | $111.45 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $2,225 | $1,887 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $382 | $289 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $238 | $163 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $132 | $71 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Lt. Surge's Raichu [1st Edition] #11
The Lt. Surge's Raichu [1st Edition] #11 from Pokemon Gym Challenge is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $131.65. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,225. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.